Production Manager - Concert Production

Description

SUMMARY

Show Imaging is a solutions driven community of creators who aim to authentically enrich people's lives by producing world-class experiences, inclusive of all.  We create live experiences through cutting edge technology, creative design, and hands-on project management.  Our service offerings include creative and design, program development and project management, software, and web development, and full-service production technology.

The Production Manager has ultimate responsibility for the execution of company events. In addition, Production Managers sometimes assist in the duties of AV Technician, Senior AV Technician as well as being a department head onsite.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Pre-production meetings, site visits and client meetings
• Working with CAD team on Drawings/Designs for projects
• Gear specification and accurate equipment pullsheets
• Timeline Planning – planning/collaborating on the production timeline of a project
• Submitting Trucking requests for their shows via ClickUP
• Submitting heavy machinery requests for their shows via ClickUP
• Post-Production feedback via show reports and notetaking for future event execution
• Participation in internal meetings, including but not limited to production meetings, pre/post show meetings, design, etc.

The following are responsibilities of the Production Manager with the assistance of the team:

• Working with account management and labor team to request / secure staff for your event
• Timeline planning
• Working with the gear team to obtain needed sub-rentals
• Scheduling needed machinery
• Production schedule logistics
• Working with the labor/travel team for all travel arrangements for staff, including hotel, airfare, rental car
• Submitting per diem requests to accounting for all travel shows

On-site responsibilities include:

• Supervision of staff and contractors
• Supervision of equipment and sub-rentals
• Management of client needs/expectations
• Time management ensuring that start, content and end timelines are met
• “Next Steps” execution; planning 2 or 3 steps ahead of tasks currently being worked on to keep crew continuously moving forward

Other job duties as assigned

• All employees are required to work across all departments, assisting where needed
• All employees are required to adhere to established company policies and procedures

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work well with clients
• Excellent time management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to maintain composure during emergencies and/or last-minute changes
• Proactive planning skills, including forecasting timelines
• Ability to identify and resolve potential problems before they arise
• Ability to pre-plan on-sire time management, including forecasting timelines and assigning crew
• Ability to execute according to plan
• Knowledge of all technical aspects of the Event Department (Audio, Video, Lighting, Rigging)
• Ability to problem solve within those technical aspects
• Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week with occasional overtime
• Ability to work remotely, on-site and in office
• Must be able to work some weekends and some late nights
• Must be able to travel occasionally
• Ability to manage departmental staff and subcontractors
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to foster team environment
• Ability to work individually as well as with a team
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and speak English
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Must possess computer skills and be able to email and text
• Working knowledge of Google Drive/Sheets
• Maintain a clean driving record
• Familiarity and ability to work in Vector Works is desired

Required Tools

• Basic hand tools including personal multi-tool (Leatherman, Gerber, etc.) and/or C Wrench, pliers, screwdrivers, knife, flashlight, personal cell phone capable of emailing/calling/texting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain and/or in confined spaces
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 40 pounds
• The ability to work in extreme weather
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 35% of travel required mainly for client meetings and show production work for assigned clients, as well as for company meetings as needed

The outlined job description is to serve, at a minimum, as a guideline. Additional responsibilities and duties may be required.

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000